We all know the pain of stepping on a Lego or finishing a puzzle without one piece. As your kids grow, so will their toy collection, and you need an easy way to keep it all organized. Follow these 4 must-have playroom organization tips to tame toy tornadoes in your home.

1. Keep it simple

Don’t overcomplicate things with a lot of bins and systems that your child may not have the patience to follow. Have a few simple storage systems that are clear and to the point so your child knows what goes where.

2. Make a habit of going through their playroom every year and decluttering

You’ll have to purge their playroom at least once as they grow out of things, so get rid of broken or unused items regularly and prevent a huge pile-up.

3. Put similar items together and label the containers

If your child can’t read yet, tape a picture of the type of toy/item on the outside. Putting these bins at their height will make them easy to access while also teaching them where things belong.

4. Use bins and baskets

You and your child will know exactly what’s in each bin, which will eliminate lost toys and the need to rip a container or toy box apart to find something.

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